Fitbits, Vests & Surveillance: The Double-Edged Future of Athletic Tech

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and  Visit Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. From Fitbits to Apple Watches to GPS-powered vests, wearable tech has revolutionized how athletes train, recover, and compete. But with data comes power and risk. In this episode, host Kavitha Davidson dives deep into how devices like Catapult's wearable vests are reshaping pro and amateur sports, from Duke basketball to high school football in Georgia. The episode explores the promise of injury prevention, the pressure of player monitoring, and the growing ethical debate over data, privacy, and fairness. Is this the future of peak performance or surveillance disguised as progress? Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Shahmeer Nawaz I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts.  You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly  IG @immigrantlypods Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [e-mail]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices